Diversity & Inclusion Retail July 29, 2022Black beauty brands should be in a prime position to gain more business, but they face barriers. One example: Black employees make up only a small percentage of workers throughout the US beauty industry. Underrepresentation can lead to challenges for Black founders—getting potential retailers, partners, or investors to empathize, for example—as well as a gap in mentorship and informal talent networks across the industry. We strive to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to our website. If you would like information about this content we will be happy to work with you. Please email us at: McKinsey_Website_Accessibility@mckinsey.com To read the article, see “Black representation in the beauty industry,” June 10, 2022.